TEACHER – RSP/SDCDEFINITION

 Under general supervision, serves as a classroom teacher of exceptional students ingrades K through 8 or a combination thereof; and as a member of the IndividualEducation Program Planning Team; participates in decisions regarding placement ofexceptional students; creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learningand personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under the supervision of the school site administrator, provides an educational programfor learning handicapped students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Generally teaches all subjects appropriate to the individual student’s needs as indicatedon the Individualized Education Program (IEP); provides frequent, intensive andindividually planned small group and/or individual instruction in areas of need;participates in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings; establishes with theparent, the goals, objectives, activities and materials appropriate for that student within agiven time frame and records same on the Individualized Education Program (IEP);participates in the annual and three year review; monitors and records progress towardobjectives; establishes an ongoing evaluation procedure; plans and implements aninstructional program for identified students based on the needs reflected in theIndividualized Education Program (IEP) on a pull-out and in class basis; assesses studentprogress; assists in student identification process; serves as case carrier in the preparationfor the IEP meeting at the school site level; serves as a resource in the area of learninghandicapped for all school staff; maintains a communication system with regularteachers, auxiliary personnel (psychologist, nurse, speech specialist, parents and otherSpecial Education teachers); integrates the program for students with learning disorderswith the total educational program of each assigned school; provides appropriate physicaland psychological environment to establish and reinforce acceptable behavior, attitudes,social skills and self-image, adheres to district policy as stated in governing board policy;maintains professional competency by participating in in-District and other staffdevelopment activities; performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:Various learning handicaps and strategies for amelioration;Appropriate materials and resources to be used with specific deficiencies at the variousgrade levels;Appropriate assessment tools for diagnosis and screening;Special Education Master Plan;Teaching and learning processes;Creating productive classroom culture which places strong emphasis on children’s socialand academic development;Child growth and developmentAbility to:Interact effectively with staff, parents, students and community agencies;Clearly communicate orally and in writing;Accept criticism and grow as a result;Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university including all coursesneeded to meet requirements in the Learning Handicapped area.

Experience:Successful teaching experience, internship, or student teaching in the area of specialeducation.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATES

Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in the areas assigned.

Approved by the Governing Boardof the Menifee Union School District: September 28, 1993Revised: June 24, 2003